Queens, New York

Queens is a borough of New York City, and is home to 27,167 residents.

Queens contains dozens of culturally and ethnically diverse neighborhoods, each with their own unique identity. The borough has been home to many famous musicians, ranging from Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald to Madonna. Western Queens is an artistic hub, and includes the American Museum of Moving Images, The Noguchi Museum, and the P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center – the country's oldest non-profit art center and an affiliate of the world-famous Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

You can also enjoy a great performance at venues like the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning and Queens Theatre in the Park. Sports fans can look forward to New York Mets baseball and the US Open tennis tournament. To escape the stress of urban life, try a stroll through the Queens Botanical Garden. Flushing Meadows Corona Park is another popular destination, and contains the Queens Museum of Art, the New York Hall of Science, and the Unisphere – "Largest Globe in the World" – and the unofficial symbol of Queens.

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